Gemstone color is determined by color markings of natural minerals in the sunlight. Many minerals, quartz for example, occur naturally in a variety of colors - and most individual semiprecious gemstones are multicolored, showing a rich variety of colorations. Some minerals are white or colorless. Even fewer (like black onyx) are solid in color. Unless specifically described as "solid," all the natural semiprecious gemstones used by Miriam are multi-colored or show variations and shadings of a single color.

Natural gemstones each have a unique combination of pattern, texture, transparency and color - even when they belong to the same rock or mineral family - and even when cut from the same larger stone. A single stone source, for example, may include a combination of minerals with different colors, tones and textures. Because natural stone is not a sterile gem quality, it sometimes shows the rough and scarred appearance that results from the adverse climatic conditions under which it was created. This is a beautiful feature of natural stone. Exquisite colors, crystalline structures, luster and the play of light, natural inclusions (crystals or fragments of other substances), streaks and markings...all reflect the continuous evolution of the Earth over hundreds and thousands of years. Some natural stones are heat-treated or enhanced for clarity. A natural gemstone that is enhanced is still considered a "natural gemstone."

Below is a list of the various gemstone color groupings and color variations - and links to the gemstone jewelry included in Miriam's current treasure chest. Each time Miriam adds a gemstone jewelry item to her collection, it will be added to this list. Each link will take you to the proper page - Please scroll through the entire page to locate your specific item. If you prefer to search by gemstone, click here see the Gemstone Index

If you don’t see the gemstone or design you're looking for – take advantage of Miriam’s Special Order feature! Using her vast resources and Private Gemstone Treasure Chest, Miriam will find just the right color and gemstone to design and create your special one-of-kind jewelry!

NATURAL GEMSTONE COLORS AND CURRENTLY AVAILABLE JEWELRY

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"Set" denotes that the Pendant and Necklace are attached and cannot be worn separately, or are sold only as a Set.

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An Asterisk (*) next to a Pendant indicates that a color-matched, multi-strand glass beaded necklace is also available and shown on the same page.

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Email moonbeams@powercom.net to be notified when new jewelry is added to Miriam's Collection... Please put "Send me jewelry updates" in the subject line.

Miriam designs each piece of jewelry to accent the natural stone color, shape and texture.

There are literally hundreds of color combinations in Nature's beautiful array of natural gemstones.

"I hope, one day, to have worked with every possible gemstone variety," said Miriam.

(Photo of Miriam is by Yerucham Ben Reuven-Syma. Gemstone photos by Miriam Bat-Rachel)

Ceramic and Glass Beads also have individual qualities of pattern and color that vary from bead to bead. Ceramic and Glass beads are made all over the world, many by hand. This often means there might be irregularities in shape and color that only add to the beauty of each piece. While the same or similar glass, sterling silver and other accent beads may be used in more than one jewelry item— Miriam varies each design to craft an exceptional work of art.